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Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services. The post Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple leaks are heating up for 2026, with iPhone 18 camera rumors, iOS 27 AI upgrades, and new Mac Pro and MacBook changes ahead. The post The Biggest Apple Leaks Right Now: iPhone 18, iOS 27, and the Next Macs appeared first on TechRepublic.

Boost your iPhone battery life with seven simple settings tweaks, from Auto-Brightness to Low Power Mode, that reduce drain without changing habits. The post 7 iPhone Settings That Help Your Battery Last Longer appeared first on TechRepublic.

A leaked Google bug report suggests Android for PC is in development, with Aluminium OS blending ChromeOS and Android into a desktop interface. The post Google Leak Offers First Look at Android for PC appeared first on TechRepublic.

AI mega data centers are being announced at a record pace, but many projects may stall or collapse due to power, permitting, financing, and backlash. The post Why Half of All Planned Mega Data Centers May Never Be Built appeared first on TechRepublic.

A new iPhone 18 Pro rumor suggests Apple is testing a variable-aperture main camera — and possibly evaluating a teleconverter-like optical add-on. The post Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Camera Hints at Variable Aperture, New Zoom Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline. The post Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s new AirTag is louder, tracks items from farther away, and helps travelers recover lost luggage faster through expanded airline support. The post Apple’s AirTag Is Back With a Surprising New Advantage appeared first on TechRepublic.

Discover six hidden Android features that improve performance, privacy, safety, and productivity—and unlock powerful features most users never find. The post 6 Hidden Android Features Most Users Never Discover appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fresh leaks from Telegram and X offer early glimpses of Android 17’s blur-heavy System UI, upgraded screen recording, app lock hints, and more. The post Android 17 Leak Reveals Glassy Blur UI and New Screen Recorder appeared first on TechRepublic.

Six built-in iPhone shortcuts that automate daily tasks, cut friction, and quietly give you back time without changing how you use your phone. The post 6 iPhone Shortcuts That Quietly Save You Time Each Day appeared first on TechRepublic.

New Mac Pro rumor resurfaces as Bloomberg maps a busy 2026 Mac roadmap, with redesigned MacBook Pro features like OLED and touch in the mix. The post Latest Mac Pro Rumor Hints at Apple’s Next High-End Shift appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung appears to have leaked a built-in privacy display for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, hinting at a hardware-based feature designed to block side-angle viewing. The post Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Samsung’s Built-In Privacy Screen Feature appeared first on TechRepublic.

The incident left businesses across North America staring at error messages instead of their essential work tools. The post Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple Watch now supports glucose monitoring via CGMs like Dexcom G7, while Apple continues long-term work on non-invasive blood sugar tracking. The post Apple Watch Glucose Monitoring Gets Major Breakthrough appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sony’s LinkBuds Clip are clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds with Voice Boost, leakage reduction, DSEE upscaling, and up to 37 hours of battery. The post Sony’s New LinkBuds Clip Look More Like Ear Jewelry Than Earbuds appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and microphones, but its purpose, privacy impact, and launch remain uncertain. The post Apple Joins the Wearable AI Race With a Pin-Like Device appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple plans a two-stage Siri overhaul, culminating in a chatbot-style assistant in September powered by a custom Google Gemini model, Bloomberg reports. The post Apple Prepares Major Siri Upgrade to Add AI Chatbot Capabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s hands-free voice search on Android is getting a major UI overhaul, replacing the bodyless face with a microphone, “Ask Anything,” and a colored arc. The post Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI appeared first on TechRepublic.

Nomad’s Stratos Apple Watch band gets a limited-edition icy blue glow, blending titanium strength with flexible comfort and a subtle glow-in-the-dark finish. The post Nomad’s New Apple Watch Band Literally Glows in the Dark appeared first on TechRepublic.